TEEPEE CREEK

Located approximately 30 km north-east of Grande Prairie, Alberta (16 km east of Sexsmith) is the Hamlet of Teepee Creek near the junction of Highway 674 and Highway 733. With approximately 7 homes it now has a population of about 20 people.

(Pictured above is the Teepee Creek Stampede July 2005)

The Teepee Creek is best known for the Teepee Creek Stampede which began in 1916 and has become the largest amateur stampede in Northern Alberta. It is held on the 3rd week of July each year and is one of the longest running rodeos and chuckwagon races in Alberta. The event draws between 2000 and 4000 people each year. There is free camping available on the grounds. Teepee Creek Stampede Association and Recreation Arena (780) 568-2139.

The 92nd TEEPEE CREEK STAMPEDE will be held July 11, 12, & 13, 2008.
Teepee Creek Stampede website: www.tpstampede.ca

2005 Stampede Pictures:
Calf Roping Event,
Opening The Gate,
Rider Gets Bucked Off.
Crowds Fill The Stands

Teepee Creek got its name from the stream that flows nearby that actually dries up each year. "Teepee", refers to the tents covered by animal skins used years ago by the aboriginal people. The first post office was established in 1924.

Teepee Creek is located along Highway 674 and has been a farming community for many years.

Located approximately 4 km west of Teepee Creek is the Talisman Gas Plant. Originally built in 1977 employs approximately 10 people directly and about another 30 to 40 people indirectly with trucking services, electrical, vacuum services and more. It creates employment for some local residents of the Teepee Creek area.

The Teepee Creek Museum Grand Opening took place July 1, 2004. Events included a parade, musical entertainment, ribbon-cutting ceremony, games and contests, barbecue and family dance.

2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

The Teepee Creek Hall was originally built out of square timbers in the 1930's. A few years ago an addition was added to the hall as well new siding was put on. Outside the hall is a hitching post to tie up your horse. The hall is located next to the stampede grounds. (780) 568-4361.

Teepee Creek School. Serves about 80 students from kindergarten to grade 8. The school was built in the 1950's. (780) 568-2265.
www.pwsb33.ab.ca/~tcs

Teepee Creek Fire Hall. Manned by about 19 volunteer firemen who live in the area and who are mostly farmers. The tanker truck with pump has seen about 10-15 fires a year.

Teepee Creek Arena has natural ice and is used for skating and kids hockey.

Located 4 km west of Teepee Creek is the old Catholic Church built in 1928 by local volunteers. It is located next to the Talisman Gas Plant. Talisman Energy has donated St. Stanislaw Church and financial assistance to the Teepee Creek Museum.

Located approximately 9 km west of Teepee Creek is the St Steven Anglican Church and cemetery. The church was built in 1939 and is still in use today.
The United Church is another Church in the area located approximately 2 km north of Teepee Creek.